LakersGyrl2003 wrote:Actually even if a player leans in to draw the foul, it's the defenders fault if his hands aren't straight up while this is occuring. This is what Bowen forgot to do. His arms were intentionally all over Kobe because he knew what Kobe was tryin to do. This is why he's makin a big deal about this foul in game 5. They shown tons of replays on TNT, and even that inside take so we can hear what's goin on... Kobe asked the ref why wasn't the foul called, and Kobe explained that he tried to draw the foul, and that Bowen's arms weren't up, but down on him. The ref went on to say that he failed Physics in HS, and that we wouldn't know anything about that

Well once again the foul is in the eyes of the beholder. I thought Bowen's arms were up. I guess it is all in who you root for. From my seat I think that Kobe and Shaq get away with everything. But I guess Laker fans don't see it that way. Right?? I thought Danny Crawfords explanation of flunking physics proved that even refs see it differently. Tim was hacked to death last night in Jersey however I guess the refs decided that they didn't want to watch Tim shoot poorly from the line. Kenyon Martin is a thug. I thought he should of fouled out in the third quarter. Seeing is believing.

well, my opinion is that we shouldn't be hostile here. like i've been saying, what distinguishes our site from Kingsfans.com is that we're open and we allow all opinions. however, that doesn't mean that we shouldn't "come strong" as our slogan says. the only thing that i find retarded is when people attack other people personally for no reason. we saw this with KobeStoper and the fake thug that went after MikeDog. personally, my opinion is that we should only smack personally in self-defense. i think we should be known as a classy forum as well as a forum that "comes strong." What do yall think?

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Kobe_One_Kenobi_8 wrote:The ratings are a result of crappy offensive teams, along with a horrible coverage by ABC.

The NBA should just go back to NBC and leave Tolbert and Walton behind.

Thank you.... The ratings suck because of this... Sure the finals are about havin the best 2 teams battle for a championship, but it has actually been another bad series... The announcers are boring to listen to, and to top it off, we gotta watch the game too... lol.. jk.. nah but ABC shouldn't televise nationally, and if they do, they better change that "sea sick" upper camera angle, and Walton and Tolbert... MAN...!!!

Oh yea, and no matter what, I'm never gonna become a hostile, arrogant fan. Just because we won 3 titles in a row, doesn't make it right for us as fans to become arrogant, cuz we cant win them all. I know how it felt to be a die hard fan growin up, watchin players leave, and being titleless. Then in 99 when Phil came along we had a ring in that season the 99-00 year... Man, it was a beautiful feeling, to be a Lakers fan all mah life, and never witness a title run like this one, the 1st of 3 in a row... Those memories as a child growing up, i'll always remember, and arrogance, and hostility will never be a part of me, because I know how it feels to be a loyal die hard fan without titles...

Even if the Lakers are in the FINALS, I will still have a hard time watching ABC because their announcers are too judgemental and idiotic.
Walton and Tolbert sounds like these idiot GUESTS that come in here, and puts some stupid comments in order to get a reaction from everyone else.

Me personally, I am rooting for Byron Scott, hoping he can pull of the miricle. Then this season will be officially over, and we can start looking at the draft, offseason moves, preseason and another run at a title. I personally feel like if we are not going to win it, who cares who does, unless of course another former Laker (Byron Scott) can pull it off!

LakersGyrl2003 wrote:It's true... now teams can prepare for the next season, and that's just waht we have in mind... Remember, it's much harder to protect a title already won, so lets see where that leads up to...

Well since the Lakers have one so many titles you should know how it feels. Just because we have only Two Titles, we should appreciate them more. Next year will come quick enough. You should know that.